Streaming Services
Which UK streaming and IPTV service is actually worth paying for? This section compares the legal options available in the UK, Sky Stream, Freely, Now, EE TV, Virgin Media Stream and the free catch-up platforms, on price, channel line-up, sports coverage and contract flexibility.
Every comparison is based on services we subscribe to ourselves and verify against the providers' official pricing pages. Prices and line-ups change often in this market, so each article shows when it was last checked and updated.
Streaming ServicesHBO Max UK: Price, Plans and How to Watch (2026)
HBO Max finally has its own UK service. Here are the prices, the ways to watch it, what is on it, and whether you already get it with Sky or NOW.
Freely Channel List: Every Live Channel You Get in 2026
The full Freely channel list for 2026: which live channels you get over broadband, what is new this year, and what still needs an aerial.
123movies: What It Was, What It Is Now, and Where to Watch Films
The real 123movies was shut down in 2018. Everything wearing the name since is a different, unrelated operator. Here is the honest history, the risks, and the legal ways to watch films in the UK.
Koora Live: What It Actually Is, and Where to Watch the Football in the UK
Koora Live is not one website. It is a naming convention shared by hundreds of rotating domains. Here is what the evidence shows, and the legal ways to watch the same matches from the UK.
Best IPTV Provider UK (2026): The Legit List and the £5 Trap
The "best IPTV provider" lists ranking £5-a-month services are marketing for pirate operations. Here's how to spot them, and which UK providers are actually safe to pay.
Best IPTV Services in the UK (2026): Compared and Ranked
We subscribed to the UK's leading IPTV and streaming TV services and compared them on price, channels, sports and flexibility, here's what's actually worth it.
Frequently asked questions
Are these IPTV services legal in the UK?
Yes, every service we cover is a licensed UK provider (Sky, Freely, Now, EE, Virgin Media and the official broadcaster apps). We do not review or link to unlicensed IPTV subscriptions.
How often are prices updated?
We re-check prices against official provider pages when we update an article, and show the updated date at the top of each guide.